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Embedded Systems Engineer
An Embedded Systems Engineer designs and programs software that runs on microcontrollers and specialized hardware, writing in C/C++ and working with RTOS to manage real-time constraints. They use JTAG debugging tools to trace issues at the hardware-software boundary, a task central to developing products like IoT devices, automotive controllers, and medical devices. This role typically sits within a hardware or product engineering team and requires close collaboration with electrical engineers.
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Principal Embedded Software Engineer (Actuators & Control Systems)
Impulse Space
Redondo Beach
This role involves writing embedded firmware for actuators and control systems on rockets and spacecraft, including engine valves, thrusters, and gimbal motors. You'll work across propulsion and avionics teams to build reliable, fault-tolerant software for extreme environments.
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Senior Embedded C++ Low Level Developer and Architect
Accenture
A senior embedded systems role focused on designing and implementing low-level firmware drivers in modern C++ for automotive, railway, and industrial applications. Suited for experienced embedded engineers comfortable with hardware-level protocol integration and architectural decision-making.
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Senior Staff Engineer
Samsung Semiconductor
This role develops firmware for image sensors on ARM and RISC-V microcontrollers, with responsibility for profiling, verification, debugging, and documentation across the full system stack. It suits experienced embedded systems engineers who can analyze customer needs, optimize for latency constraints, and support global smartphone platform integrations.
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Software Engineer
Ambarella
US Ohio
This role involves developing low-level firmware and drivers for embedded vision systems that process video on edge devices. You'll work with real-time operating systems and microcontrollers, bringing up new hardware platforms and ensuring embedded systems meet specification.
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Staff Embedded Systems Engineer
Copper
Full-time · Berkeley, CA · $182,000 – $210,000
Copper is seeking a senior embedded systems engineer to own core firmware for their energy-storage-enabled induction range, from architecture and development through production and fleet support. This role combines hands-on embedded work with technical leadership, mentoring, and cross-functional collaboration to build reliable systems that operate in real homes.
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Senior Embedded C++ Security Developer and Architect
Accenture
This role involves designing and implementing security architecture for embedded vehicle platforms, encompassing firmware, hardware security modules, and cryptographic protocols. It suits experienced C++ developers with deep embedded systems and security expertise who can own complex technical decisions and work across customer and internal stakeholder discussions.
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Intel seeks a Silicon Product Engineer to ensure quality and manufacturability of semiconductor products throughout their lifecycle, from design through production. This role suits experienced engineers who excel at failure analysis, test methodology development, and cross-functional collaboration to optimize yield and performance.
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